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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.50, 225.18 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.50, 225.18 and 92.72 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.50 : 225.18 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.50/225.18 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.50x = 225.18 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.50x = 20,879.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,879.25/150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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